How severe is CVE-2017-14257?

CVE-2017-14257 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-14257 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-14257?

CVE-2017-14257 affects Bento4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-14257?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-14257 published?

CVE-2017-14257 was published on 2017-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-14257

CVE-2017-14257 is a high-severity vulnerability in Bento4 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Bento4
Published: 2017-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In the SDK in Bento4 1.5.0-616, AP4_AtomSampleTable::GetSample in Core/Ap4AtomSampleTable.cpp contains a Read Memory Access Violation vulnerability. It is possible to exploit this vulnerability by opening a crafted .MP4 file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-14257?: In the SDK in Bento4 1.5.0-616, AP4_AtomSampleTable::GetSample in Core/Ap4AtomSampleTable.cpp contains a Read Memory Access Violation vulnerability. It is possible to exploit this vulnerability by opening a crafted .MP4 file.
How severe is CVE-2017-14257?: CVE-2017-14257 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-14257 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-14257?: CVE-2017-14257 affects Bento4. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14257?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-14257 published?: CVE-2017-14257 was published on 2017-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/axiomatic-systems/Bento4/issues/181

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bento4:bento4:1.5.0-616:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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